Sample News
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Providing particulars on a pair of produce safety programs
Published on August 6, 2020
Implementing food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms has been challenging. In response, a lot of different programs have sprung up to help. Let’s review a few programs that often are confused. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Rain on Aug. 1 and 2 was a relief for non-irrigated crops. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
It’s go time for foliar disease management in many of our vegetables, and insects are still out and about. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Lots of harvesting going on through wet conditions. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Egglaying from third generation grape berry moth is starting this week in southern vineyards. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Rain brings relief to our dry area. Disease and insect issues continue to pop up. -
Seed to Kitchen Collaborative comes to Michigan
Published on August 4, 2020
This new vegetable variety testing program serves the needs of organic, direct-market vegetable growers. -
Michigan agricultural safety grants
Published on August 4, 2020
Financial assistance now available to help mitigate COVID-19 costs for farmers and processors. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Managing spotted wing Drosophila in blueberries and raspberries is critical during harvest. Lower daily temperatures are an opportunity for using a wider range of insecticide products recommended for control. Currently, pyrethroids are very effect. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults are being caught.